Spring Break

It was not fun to get up this morning. All of last week was our Spring Break from school and we tried to pack it as full as possible. It was all worth it, but hence our dragging today as we try to get back into our routines.

We took our kids to visit the last two National Parks in Utah that we hadn’t been to yet: Canyonlands and Arches. As you can see, they were pretty spectacular.

Dead Horse Point, Colorado River

Island in the Sky, Canyonlands

Double Arch, Arches. Top picture is Delicate Arch and second pic is Balanced Rock, also at Arches. Sorry for the travelogue today, but I figured since the scenery was unique enough you wouldn’t hate it too much. It was good to get away, as always, spend time with the kids, get our exercise, and avoid distractions. Besides a few storm clouds (which made for dramatic skies) the first day, we had perfect sunshine and warm weather.

Then we came home to spend the weekend with family visiting from out of state, watch the LDS General Conference, and celebrate this guy’s 7th birthday. He fell asleep in my lap Sunday afternoon and I tried to soak it up as much as possible, because those moments are only going to get more rare… *sniff* Also I took advantage of the chance to take his picture without him making weird faces at me or running away altogether.

I did get some sewing done during our drive – I finally finished this paper piecing project that I started in Katy’s class at the Sewing Summit. It only took me a few long-distance road trips to complete. It’s called Spring Carnival and you can find the tutorial and pattern on Katy’s tutorial page. I love it – now I need to decide it’s destiny.

In other sewing fun, Craftsy is having a sale on all of their classes – up to 75% off! So if you’ve had your eye on one or more of the plethora of classes they have, now’s a good time to sign up.

And now, I’m off to try and catch-up on all things computer related and to stop eating leftover Easter candy. Wish me luck.

Such lovely pictures from your road trip – we managed to visit Kings Canyon &amp; Grand Canyon a couple of years back so can only imagine how stunning the canyonlands are!!!! And I love your Spring Carnival, look forward to seeing what you make it in to x

it looks like it did almost 1 1/2 years ago when we were there – it looks like we went to all the same places! we love the national parks in Utah and go there about every other year or so and take the same hikes no matter how many times we have seen them! We still have yet to see Zion National Park, can&#39;t go this year – maybe next year?

Fun, you were in our neck of the woods 🙂 Looks like a blast was had by all. Conference was fantastic, we all in Cedar City are pretty excited!! Hope your Monday picks up for you and you get back in the swing of things 🙂

I love your paper pieced project! Do you think you might ever do a tutorial on paper piecing? I tried to do it following several other tutorials, and I just can&#39;t get it. I always understand yours, so thought I&#39;d ask lol 🙂

What beautiful scenery! Sounds like you had a great time too. I LOVE Utah! There are so many amazing places to see. We recently got back from another trip to Zion. We want to visit the parks you went to and others someday but can&#39;t seem to stop going to Zion because it&#39;s so amazing. Your sewing/quilt project looks really good! Have a wonderful week!

I hear you! Zion is our favorite. It&#39;s so pretty. But Arches was really cool. It might be a close second! 😉 Actually – I don&#39;t know if I could choose. I like each one for it&#39;s own personality.

Wow — those pictures are just breathtaking! I had no idea we had parks like that in the US. I hope I can see them someday!<br /><br />Your paper piecing project fascinates me, not only because it&#39;s so pretty, but because you mentioned that you were working on it while you were DRIVING? I know about paper piecing with the sewing machine, but I can&#39;t imagine sewing through two layers of

LOL! I guess I should clarify that I was RIDING while my husband did the actual driving. 🙂 I don&#39;t have the skills to drive AND sew at the same time. Yet.<br /><br />There are some great tutorials online for English Paper Piecing. You use paper/cardstock templates to create the shape by basting around the template, but you don&#39;t actually sew through the paper. I really like these two

I want to go to these parks so much. We never plan it in time. I really want to make it a priority.<br />Your paper piecing project will be wonderful no matter what it&#39;s final outcome. The colors are great

Your spring break pictures are amazing! I&#39;ve never been further west than Colorado, but my brother that lives in CO often goes to the UT state parks with his family for various outdoor activities–camping, hiking, biking, etc. I always think to myself that people can&#39;t deny God&#39;s existence when they see such natural beauty.<br /><br />Happy birthday to your little guy!

Beautiful pictures Amy! It looks like you all had a wonderful time. Isn&#39;t it funny — you can be in Utah your whole life and not go to those parks? I&#39;ve still never been to Canyonlands and it took me 50 years to get to Arches. Time is always so limited and we always seem to end up back at Zion and Bryce. I took grown kids to Arches — I don&#39;t know how you did it with younger kids

I think we took the same Spring Break vacation! We also went to Arches and Dead Horse Point. I actually looked for us in your picture of Delicate Arch. I have never been there before (I&#39;ve lived in Utah my whole life, shame on me) and was blown away. What a beautiful state we live in! I&#39;m glad your had a good break. <br />Also thanks for the link on paper piecing. It is something I&#39;ve

We went to Moab over spring break too! We stayed in Arches the whole time, though, didn&#39;t venture out to Canyonlands. Did you happen to listen to the &quot;Off Kilter Quilt&quot; latest podcast? I recommended your blog and she talks about it. 🙂

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